Malacañang has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to coordinate with regional directors and hospitals to ensure the prompt processing of legitimate claims under the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) program. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said faster processing
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Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando called for immediate relief and stronger flood control measures for communities affected by recurring floods during a meeting with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and local leaders on
The Philippines’ current account deficit widened by 51.7 percent to $15.44 billion in the first
Julia Barretto and Bianca Umali expressed interest in working together again if the right project
Malacañang has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to coordinate with regional directors and hospitals to ensure the prompt processing of legitimate claims under
Modern technology is helping the Philippines strengthen disaster preparedness, with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) using artificial intelligence (AI) and other tools
The Philippines, as this year’s ASEAN chair, will host a high-level inclusive business forum on September 22 in Pasay City to promote greater MSME
Education Secretary Sonny Angara called for stronger cooperation among schools, local governments, and police to improve campus security following the fatal shooting at Banga
Around 6,000 volunteers joined the 41st International Coastal Cleanup at Baseco Beach in Tondo, Manila, collecting waste and debris washed ashore. The Department of
Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando called for immediate relief and stronger flood control measures for communities affected by recurring floods during a meeting with Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon and local leaders on September 18.
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Laguna First District Rep. Ann Matibag said her office is ready to
Cainta, Rizal Mayor Keith Nieto announced Saturday that he will take medical
Senator Robin Padilla reaffirmed that he will leave politics when his term
DILG Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla will delay his scheduled trip to
The Philippines’ current account deficit widened by 51.7 percent to $15.44 billion in the first half of the year as higher import payments outpaced
The Philippines’ chicken meat imports are expected to rise by 14.7 percent to 780,000 metric tons in 2027, driven by higher demand from the
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) expects vehicle production to fall by nearly 6 percent this year to about 60,000 units amid weaker demand and
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) urged the government to pair any increase in excise taxes on (SSBs) with measures that improve Filipinos’
ABS-CBN Corp. is set to retrench around 200 employees, or 7 percent of its workforce, following a review of its operations amid challenges facing
The Ladies Philippine Golf Tour’s top players will face a strong Taiwan LPGA Tour field in the Kenda Tire Cup, which starts September 23 at the Taichung International Country Club in Taiwan. Seven of
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Filipino-American NBA star Jordan Clarkson said he wants to play for Gilas
Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao has signed a two-year contract
Filipino boxer Mark Vicelles is determined to make the most of his
For the first time in a decade, Ateneo will have a coach
Julia Barretto and Bianca Umali expressed interest in working together again if the right project comes along following their first feature collaboration in “Always
Singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre has spoken publicly about the showbiz fallout that began after she unfollowed several celebrities and reportedly parted ways with Cornerstone
BTS member Jin has joined Spotify’s Billions Club after his solo single “Don’t Say You Love Me” surpassed 1 billion streams. The song reached
Rizza Dizon said she would support her daughter Ryzza Mae Dizon if she decides to start dating. The mother said she hopes her daughter’s
Celebrity makeup artist and talent manager Bambbi Fuentes is making her film debut as a producer with “Mantsa,” a psychological thriller and family drama
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Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. warned that global agriculture is facing overlapping crises driven by climate change, geopolitical tensions, and disease outbreaks that are disrupting food production and trade. He said extreme weather patterns, including El Niño and La
An Indian tanker crew led by Capt. Rahul Dhar has been stranded in the Persian Gulf for about eight weeks as the war involving Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, leaving thousands of seafarers stuck
Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida confirmed that fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co is no longer in the custody of Czech authorities, with his whereabouts now unknown. Vida said Co may be somewhere within the Schengen area and is no
Manases Carpio filed criminal complaints before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office against several lawmakers, central bank officials, and Anti-Money Laundering Council officers for allegedly violating bank secrecy and data privacy laws. The complaint stems from the public disclosure
The Sandiganbayan has issued a hold departure order against former Senate president Francis Escudero and businessman Maynard Ngu amid an investigation into alleged plunder, graft, and bribery. The order was granted following a request from the Office of
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is pushing for the immediate summoning of former speaker Martin Romualdez in the Senate’s flood control probe, citing the latter’s public remarks as a possible indication of knowledge about the alleged mastermind behind the controversy.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it has distributed over P5.65 billion in financial aid to public utility jeepney drivers nationwide. As of April 25, more than 1.1 million drivers or about 1,130,333 beneficiaries have
Senator Imee Marcos has filed a bill seeking to move the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to October 2027, citing concerns over its clash with All Souls’ Day. She said the schedule could discourage voter
Meralco clarified that the “additional” charges appearing on electricity bills are not company-imposed fees but government-mandated “pass-through” costs that are collected and remitted to various agencies and energy funds. The utility firm said these charges are transparently itemized